Designing with Love
Designing with Love
What does it take to design learning experiences that truly work? Join Jackie Pelegrin, award-winning instructional designer and Grand Canyon University (GCU) adjunct instructor, as she explores instructional design, e-learning, and AI integration. Expect actionable tips, real-world insights, and conversations with students, alumni, and industry leaders shaping the future of learning.
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Designing with Love

Designing with Love

Designing with love, purpose, and heart.

This show explores instructional design, e-learning, and how to incorporate AI technology into different aspects of the field.

Tune in for expert tips, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from students, alumni, and leaders in the field.

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Recent Episodes

From Content Creator to Learning Architect: The AI-Era Shift
June 3, 2026

From Content Creator to Learning Architect: The AI-Era Shift

AI can generate outlines, scripts, quizzes, scenarios, and slide drafts in minutes. That sounds like freedom, until you realize the real danger is volume: more content, more assets, more “resources” that don’t actually change...

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Assess What Matters In An AI World with Hamza Sami
May 31, 2026

Assess What Matters In An AI World with Hamza Sami

What if assessment made thinking visible and turned AI into a learning partner instead of a shortcut? Jackie sat down with Hamza Sami to close our series by unpacking practical ways to design for real understanding—where reas...

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Your ID Knowledge Vault: How to Stay Consistent When AI Is Fast
May 27, 2026

Your ID Knowledge Vault: How to Stay Consistent When AI Is Fast

AI can help you generate course content in minutes, but if you’ve ever looked at the output and thought, “This doesn’t sound like me,” you already know the hidden cost: inconsistency. When tone changes, terminology drifts, an...

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Navigating the Journey: Caroline Amberson's Transformation Through Instructional Design
May 24, 2026

Navigating the Journey: Caroline Amberson's Transformation Through In…

Curiosity turns into clarity when a seasoned teacher names the practices that work. Jackie sits down with Caroline Amberson, a K–12 demonstration teacher who completed her M.S. in Instructional Design at Grand Canyon Universi...

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Recent Blog Posts

Designing Learning Experiences in the Age of AI: The Shift from Content Creation to Learning Architecture
June 3, 2026

Designing Learning Experiences in the Age of AI: The Shift from Conte…

In the fast-evolving world of instructional design, the emergence of AI has transformed how we create learning materials. While the ability to generate content quickly is impressive, it raises a crucial question: What content truly enhances the lear…

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Revolutionizing Education: AI and Assessment with Hamza Sami
May 31, 2026

Revolutionizing Education: AI and Assessment with Hamza Sami

In the latest episode of the Designing with Love podcast, Jackie Pelegrin and Hamza Sami delve into the transformative role of assessment in education, particularly with the integration of AI. They explore how formative assessments can support genui…

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How to Build a Knowledge Vault for Consistent AI Output: 10 Essential Steps
May 27, 2026

How to Build a Knowledge Vault for Consistent AI Output: 10 Essential…

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, instructional designers and educators face a challenge: producing high-quality content quickly without losing their unique voice. This post will guide you through creating a knowledge vault tailored for AI, e…

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About the Host

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Jackie Pelegrin

Award-Winning Instructional Designer, College Professor, Consultant, and Podcast Host

Jackie, an Arizona native, leverages decades of experience as an award-winning instructional designer within both higher education and the corporate world. She holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, both acquired through online learning. In addition to her full-time role, Jackie serves as an award-winning adjunct instructor, teaching online courses at Grand Canyon University. During her leisure time, she delights in reading books across a range of genres, enjoying movies and TV shows, playing games, listening to uplifting music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.